by niscu | Sep 19, 2023 | Social Media Weekly Post
Do you need a moment of calm? Why not grab a brew, and settle down to read this devotion by our CEO Nick Klein that links in with the International Day of Peace. Mark 4:35-41 Jesus Calms the Storm: ‘That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us...
by niscu | Sep 9, 2022 | Parents, youth and church leaders
Having a faith or religious beliefs are often described as being traditional. However, someone who has been an example of maintaining traditions but making a stance in their own Christian faith was Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As we reflect upon her life, we can...
by niscu | Aug 26, 2022 | Parents, youth and church leaders
When originally planning my blog ideas I suggested ‘how the church can help our young people’. The more I have thought about this idea the more I questioned how do we view the church and who’s responsibility is it to support our children? The first thing I feel needs...
by niscu | Aug 12, 2022 | Parents, youth and church leaders
As a young person in a church, I often hear ‘I wish there were people I could relate to’. Having received many concerns from parents saying that one of the main things, they worry about their children within churches is relatability, I thought it would be a great...
by central | Aug 14, 2019 | Children, identity, Schools Ministry, Youth
I recently came across a set of talks by Tim and Kathy Keller on the subject of identity, available here: https://www.livingout.org/resources/identity-in-christ-conference-interviews-talks Why is this important for schools workers, for youth and children’s workers and...
by central | Nov 13, 2018 | Children, Schools Ministry, Vision
Wanted: workers for the harvest I once used a concordance to search in the Gospels for all the things that Jesus commanded us to pray. (You might think that ‘commanded’ is a bit strong, Well, if your commanding officer makes a suggestion it’s a wise person who...
by central | Sep 18, 2018 | Children, NISCU stories, Schools Ministry
We do love it when children and young people get hold of the idea that they are not just there to be ‘poured into’, but have something valuable to offer as well. Recently we received this wonderful email from a child in one of our NISCU areas: “Hello...
by niscu | Apr 3, 2018 | Bible, Children
Hello Friends, My Name is Andrew McDonough. I’m from Australia. I draw, write and create resources for sharing Jesus with kids in the church and out in the community. Last month, while visit the UK, I popped in on the NISCU staff retreat. We ate scones and...
by central | Sep 26, 2017 | Bible
Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion!...
by central | Aug 29, 2017 | Interns, NISCU stories, Youth
How has your summer been? I know that many of the young people across our area have been having a great time, attending all kinds of christian camps and festivals. Soul Survivor alone has seen well over 1200 young people come to Christ over five weeks this summer, how...
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